Kyiv authorities to make Peizazhna Alley more tourist friendly

Only three retail outlets at Peizazhna Alley, a popular green zone in central Kyiv, with relevant licenses, whose owners made partnership contributions, will be able to continue operations, said Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko while visiting the site, the Kyiv City State Administration's press service reported.

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"There have been many complaints recently from local presidents and activists. Peizazhna Alley, one of the locals' favorite recreation areas, was turned into a market place. The trade is booming all through the weekends – that's the unauthorized and illegal trade. People come here to walk and relax, but they see the market instead," the mayor said.

According to Klitschko, only three retail outlets are authorized to carry out trade on Peizazhna Alley.

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The mayor also said that the city authorities will start arranging the territory near Peizazhna Alley. In particular, reconstruction of the staircase linking Peizazhna Alley and Kozhumiaky historical district will begin.